Ambition is a blessing. It is a key motivator driving people to achieve
their hopes and dreams. But for many, accomplishment is never enough. In
a culture obsessed with fame and celebrity, the burning desire for
acclaim, conquest, and domination can be overwhelming--to the detriment
of one's personal life. This is ambition addiction: the all-encompassing
yearning for success at any cost.
Self-described ambition addict Benjamin Shalva (Spiritual
Cross-Training) has written an insightful and illuminating book for
anyone who wants to control that destructive strain of ambition and live
with integrity. He identifies the signs and symptoms of ambition
addiction and profiles iconic achievers to help readers identify
unhealthy motivations. Then he reveals the five steps to living a
fulfilling life of healthy, productive ambition in which grand but
elusive fantasies give way to the true happiness of the here and now.